Strategic, commercial and financial advisors in sport.

Oakwell Sports Advisory, based in London, provides specialist corporate finance advice and solves key commercial challenges in the sports sector globally. We have a strong track record of advising iconic sports brands as well as executing high profile transactions. Our team has a diverse skill set in accounting, commercial, strategy and banking practices.

When we set up Oakwell Sports Advisory, we did so born from the frustration that the gulf between generic advisors and management consultants left the client having to close the gap, often missing opportunities through lack of sector knowledge.

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Oakwell specialises in 9 sports

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years of financial and commercial experience within the Oakwell team

“Oakwell have first class relationships at senior levels in global sport and the good judgment required to align suitable partners, who will achieve greater success by working together. We are thankful to the Oakwell team for all they have done with CVC and look forward to delivering on the vision that we have developed working together in Rugby.”

Nick Clarry

Sports, Media & EntertainmentCVC Capital Partners

"Oakwell provided expert witness services on the complex valuation of a high profile Championship club. I was impressed with Oakwell's technical capabilities and trial performance and it did an excellent job in supporting our team throughout the case. Oakwell's evidence was accepted by the court and was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome for the client at trial"

Michael Robin

Senior Partner, DWF Law LLP

26.05.20News Features

Oakwell advises CVC on strategic investment in Guinness PRO14

CVC Capital Partners Fund VII has completed a significant strategic partnership investment in Guinness PRO14.
The partnership commitment will allow both PRO14 Rugby and the Irish, Italian, Scottish & Welsh rugby unions to continue to invest in the sport, both professional and amateur, to ach...